18 Minutes That Could Change Your Short Game Forever

What if the short game is actually the EASIEST part of golf—and we've been making it unnecessarily complicated? In this episode of The Pursuit, PGA Coach Randy Joyner takes us through an 18-minute short-game lesson, challenging much of the conventional wisdom around chipping, pitching, and bunker play. Stop trying to scoop the ball into the air. Stop obsessing over steep versus shallow. Stop manufacturing wrist hinge. And maybe stop reaching for your 58° or 60° wedge every time you miss a green. Instead, Randy wants us to understand how to use the club—and let its design do the work. His philosophy is surprisingly simple: narrow your stance, minimize unnecessary movement, keep your right arm long, and *"land the plane."* Over the course of this lesson, Randy breaks down: • Why your 54° wedge might be a better option than your 58° or 60° • How wedge bounce can make consistent contact easier • Why a narrow stance eliminates unnecessary movement • Why excessive wrist hinge creates inconsistent contact • How to produce that low, spinning chip shot you see on Tour • Why letting your eyes follow the ball can improve your motion • Why trying to help the ball into the air creates problems • How one simple thought—"land the plane"—can transform your chipping • Why Randy calls the bunker shot "the easiest shot in golf" • How to use the heel of the wedge to simplify bunker shots The biggest revelation was how many movements you can STOP trying to manufacture. By the end of the lesson, the short game felt dramatically simpler. Less manipulation. More consistent contact. And a completely different way of thinking about bunker shots. This is exactly what The Pursuit is about: Finding the best coaches and ideas in golf, challenging conventional wisdom, and putting those ideas to the test. If you're obsessed with getting better at golf, subscribe and join us on The Pursuit. *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Introduction to Golf Techniques 02:55 Chipping Fundamentals 05:52 Mastering the Short Game 08:42 Bunker Shot Techniques 11:49 Final Thoughts and Practice Tips *Also check out:* ▶ *The Range: A Complete Swing Lesson with PGA Tour Coach Randy Joyner*    • The Range: This Golf Lesson Changed Everyt...   ▶ *95% of Golf Instruction is B.S. — Our Full Conversation with PGA Tour Coach Randy Joyner*    • "95% of Golf Instruction is B.S." - PGA To...   ▶ *Can a PGA Coach Change Your Game in 5 Holes?*    • How To Make Birdie As A 17 HCP   ▶ *You've Been Taught Putting All Wrong — Stop Aiming Your Putts*    • Stop Aiming Your Putts   Subscribe and follow along as we keep chasing golf greatness. *The Pursuit* Where obsessed golfers find the best coaching—and put it to the test. Inquiries: BoCallawayGolf@gmail.com *Randy Joyner Contact: Instagram: / randyjoynergolf tourtechniques.com randy@randyjoynergolf.com Creative Design & Videography Ernie Pierce | The Creators Collab Instagram: / papa_ep #golf #golfinstruction #golfcoach #pgatour #mentalgame #golftips #sportspsychology #Golf #GolfInstruction #GolfTips #GolfSwing #PGATour #GolfCoach #PursuitGolf Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: N6IFCO0E275P1CB6, 09FQJBWIBZLCC9I8 Code: V7MGWUX7LBOGDLWU, LAW6X6IVMXN5UP8V Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: T0FS940OUSDXHG19